Disability Support Workers

McArthur Community Care; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support provider is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers in Salisbury to provide individualised support for a young man with a spinal cord injury. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills and prior experience in disability support. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications such as Certificate III in Individual Support and be available to work flexible hours within a dedicated team. Competitive above-award wages are offered, along with professional training and an empowering work environment.

Benefits

Above award wages

Flexible employment options

Excellent Training

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with high complex care needs, preferably those with spinal cord injuries.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to provide personal care and transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care needs: hygiene, grooming, and transfers.
• Assist client in accessing the community – transport for appointments.
• Collaborate within a dedicated and supportive team.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Effective communication

Relationship building skills

Influencing lives of people with disabilities

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Driver's License

Job description

Disability Support Workers - Salisbury location

SA Community Care and Disability Contract(Part Time)

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• Respected Disability Provider
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

About you and our client

Are you client focused and committed to supporting people living their best lives?

We are looking for experienced support workers to establish a team to assist our client, a young man who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury over 12 years ago. Our client will be moving to SDA housing in Salisbury early December. The hours are across an active 24/7 roster.

Above Award wages apply

As this is a high complex care model, we are seeking professional workers that have worked with and are confident with clients who live with Spinal Cord injury. McArthur Community Care, respect and value our workforce, by doing this, we are paying a considerable amount above the award.

You will be responsible for providing dedicated, individualised and flexible support services to assist our client to live independently, safely, and comfortably within the community.

Your role will include:

Supporting with personal care - hygiene, transfers, continence, grooming, etc.

• Supporting to access the community - transport to and from appointments or shopping.
• Working within a highly unwavering team of workers

Why Join the McArthur team?

• Opportunity to work for the leading disability support provider.
• An internal team with decades of skills and knowledge within the sector
• Attractive remuneration
• Flexible employment options and opportunities for progression
• Excellent Training by a highly qualified team of professionals
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and caring team environment dedicated to making a difference in our client's lives.

Our Applicants will have:

• An engaging Person-centred approach to in home support with exceptional listening skills
• Effective communication and relationship building skills.
• A genuine desire to have influence in the lives of people with a disability.
• Proven experience in collaborating with people living with a disability that have high complex care needs, preference to individuals with Spinal Cord injury experience.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or similar or Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Valid unrestricted Driver's Licence and willing to transport clients.

Please note, there will be full support and training provided to the most suitable applicants.

Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.